Sunday, December 8, 2013

The Last Step

I love the slow, mindless process of sewing the binding on a quilt. Not only does it afford me the time to reflect upon the journey I travelled while making the quilt but also to embrace the peace that I experience whenever I have a needle between my fingers.

I have to agree!! I do love that last bit of handsewing on a quilt, and yes the mind does wander, good 'thinking time'!!!! I also love to have some gentle quiet classical music in the background too....Look forward to seeing your finished quilt!!!!

Just love the backing and can hardly wait to see the front. I am waiting for my quilter to send my 2 finished quilts next week and do the binding. It must also feel terrific, especially with all your positive health news lately. Continue to enjoy the quilting process and all the joy that it brings you. Also Kaaren, thank you for the new First Friday of the month pattern. It is a real beauty and I am hoping for some spare time in the future to sew this Christmas gem. As always, be well and keep happy. Bev

Oh! Oh! Oh! LOVE that backing fabric! I'm still quilting a sailboats quilt for my youngest grandson and that backing would have been SEW perfect! Instead he gets flannel dots and stars. Cozy but not the "perfect" backing for a sailboat themed quilt.

Kaaren - I too love the binding process!! It says so many things about me - I finished a project, I love the peace I have while binding, and I am with you - I love the feel of the needle in my hand!! Can't wait to see the reveal!! :-))

I ♥ my friends

About Me

I am an artist and have recently retired from actively designing, publishing and travel teaching in the decorative painting industry. In December of 2010, we moved from Eastern Ontario to the beautiful Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Quilting, stitching, wool applique and rug hooking are just a few of my passions.
During the last 5 years I have released over 40 new and FREE designs here on my blog. Just scroll down and you'll find the links to all of my FREE patterns available in PDF format under the title First Friday Freebies and More First Friday Freebies. Click on them one at a time to download and print the photos, instructions and line drawings. Enjoy!